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Rock a Tots UK # Rock a Tots UK Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rock A Tots provides high-quality early years education for children aged 4 months to 5 years, fostering curiosity and confidence in a nurturing and family-focused setting. The nursery prides itself on offering exceptional childcare within cosy, secure environments that encourage learning through play. With thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and expansive outdoor areas, Rock A Tots emphasises physical activity and exploration. The dedicated team delivers outstanding Early Years Education and builds strong connections with families to ensure each child's individual needs are met. The nursery also offers nutritious, freshly prepared home-cooked meals daily. Rock A Tots operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with daily sessions running from 8 am to 6 pm, and an option for an earlier pre-booked drop-off. The nursery has several locations, each sharing the same ethos of nurturing young minds in bright, open settings with engaging outdoor play and quiet corners for discovery. They offer enriching activities such as Forest School, yoga sessions, and various local outings, adapting to the unique learning environments of each branch. The staff are committed to supporting each child’s growth, offering a rich and varied learning experience. Our ethos Rock A Tots fosters curiosity, confidence, and learning through play in a nurturing, family-focused setting. They are committed to supporting each child’s growth with enriching activities like Forest School and yoga, adapting to individual needs within bright, open environments with outdoor play and quiet discovery areas. What it's like Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to implement changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum. Children now thrive in the welcoming and warm environment. Staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is well sequenced to build on what children already know and can do. Award-winning childcare Family-focused environment Nutritious home-cooked meals Strong emphasis on outdoor learning Forest School sessions ## Pricing & funding For funded children, the nursery charges an optional meals and consumables fee. This fee is billed on a per-hour basis for each funded hour attended, with rates structured according to the age of the child. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - An optional meals and consumables fee is charged per funded hour attended. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rock a Tots UK Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10361193 Lead inspector Michelle Heimsoth Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264225)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rockatots.co.uk/) 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.92603/50.70524/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Poole - [Day nurseries in Poole](/search?q=Poole) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-bh13-7es-2651157) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. Daily sessions run from 8 am to 6 pm with the option of an earlier, pre-booked drop off. Food Nutritious, homecooked meals prepared on-site daily. Age range 4 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rock a Tots UK Last inspected 7 November 2024 · Michelle Heimsoth Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to implement changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum. Children now thrive in the welcoming and warm environment. Staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is well sequenced to build on what children already know and can do. Inspector highlights - Leaders have implemented changes that have brought about improvements in the design and implementation of the curriculum. - Staff use assessment effectively to quickly identify when a child may be at risk of falling behind and provide additional support. - Children use their imagination well and staff use books to extend their learning. - Children have good opportunities to count and use numbers. - Leaders monitor staff's practice well and place a strong emphasis on staff's well-being. Areas to develop - 1 develop further strategies to encourage children to compare groups of objects and begin to make simple calculations - 2 support older children further in group activities to help them concentrate consistently and share their ideas. Inspection #10361193 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264225) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment effectively to quickly identify when a child may be at risk of falling behind. They take swift and appropriate action, consulting with parents and any external professionals to provide additional support that children require. Outdoor space Children benefit from lots of outdoor learning and opportunities, including daily visits to the woods and gardens. They learn about building fires and how to act around fires to keep themselves safe. They thoroughly enjoy learning about different species of birds and the bugs they observed. ## Parent Reviews of Rock a Tots UK 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKV-tcGH7zduZlwvUDPbJAkDDzJfUfCknD_La1pVskkZwTYkQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Hunt 7 months ago Absolutely love Rock a tots. My daughter has always been very shy but all the staff are amazing with her and have really helped her come out of her shell. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taa01VUlJaMFJCTVUxcExYSnFUWFoxY2paTlEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x4873a14b6189c7ad:0xa46c807b2386d4d2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLL1pgw9SYI_J8CaHHecvJAn15Qk3F4iBgkjniaFVneM8RabQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Freeman 4 years ago Great setting and environment for the children. Staff are very friendly and interact with parents letting them know what the children have been up to. Children seem happy and settled. Definitely recommend 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHOGNfSDJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873a14b6189c7ad:0xa46c807b2386d4d2) Reviews from Google for Rock a Tots UK. 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